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Spin tests of a single-engine, high-wing light airplane

Eric C. Stewart, W. T. Suit, T. M. Moul, Philip W. Brown

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Abstract

The airplane has a relatively steep spin mode (low angle of attack) with a high load factor and high velocity. The airplane recovers almost immediately after any deviation from the prospin control positions, except for one maneuver with reduced flexibility in the elevator control system.

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The airplane has a relatively steep spin mode (low angle of attack) with a high load factor and high velocity. The airplane recovers almost immediately after any deviation from the prospin control positions, except for one maneuver with reduced flexibility in the elevator control system.

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The airplane has a relatively steep spin mode (low angle of attack) with a high load factor and high velocity. The airplane recovers almost immediately after any deviation from the prospin control positions, except for one maneuver with reduced flexibility in the elevator control system.

Key concepts: Airplane, Elevator, Wing, Flexibility (engineering), Spin (aerodynamics), Engineering, Physics, Aerospace engineering

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